Left Ventricular Pseudoaneurysm after Left Ventricular Remodeling

Abstract

<jats:p> Cases of left ventricular pseudoaneurysm caused by patch leakage after left ventricular remodeling are quite rare. We describe the case of a 66-year-old man operated on through a left thoracotomy using the Port Access platform to treat patch detachment after left ventricular remodeling. </jats:p>

Left Ventricular Pseudoaneurysm

“…Some authors proposed that due to the high propensity of LVPA rupture, patients with a LVPA are indicated for a cardiac surgery upon diagnosis is made (63). In certain cases, an emergent operation is needed (5,7,15,16). However, it is uncertain whether a chronic LVPA should be undergone an urgent surgical repair (55).…”

“…In contrast, exposure of a posterolateral LVPA through a median sternotomy is more difficult in comparison with a left thoracotomy due to the deep location and dense adhesion to the pericardium (64). In a few occasions, anterior left thoracotomy (7,33), right lateral position (65), or anterolateral mini-thoracotomy (6) was applied.…”